May 21: Additional nations across the globe report first cases

Written By Sarah Jester

Countries begin exploring mass vaccination options. President Joe Biden rejects the idea of a quarantine to prevent the spread of monkeypox. UNAIDS warns nations against perpetrating stigmas as they combat the spread of the virus.

Sarah Jester
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